There's a pocket of really cool homes in the historic district that you can get tax breaks on if you fix them up (intricate process) and there's a good opportunity to BRRRR in the area when that's not the case in much of Durham due to home prices but renters are there - you just have to know what the renters want :)It's also a cool little area nonetheless with great people and awesome food.

We also label fridge and pantry shelves so that they are guaranteed room for their food. 

Second thing is to wash ALL window seals and walls, yes walls with either a store bought cleaning aid for smoke or a homemade vinegar solution.

Just food for thought.

Great article and food for thought!

Without me even asking he explained to me that his main business of building decks is extremely slow in the winder months so he works with a property manger then to keep food on the table.

Just food for thought, good luck!

Housing, food, garbage, transportation, and death are the only business... that never go out of business.

One bit of food for thought. 

I cleaned out the junk they left, including a fridge with food in it with the power off for 3 weeks, (barf) and ripped up the disgusting carpet.